WAR ON TERROR
Bush calls for $5m to boost public safety Government will seek an additional $5 million funding for security in 2011-2012, boosting government outlays to $57.3 million for public protection by the end of the budget year. Speaking at Tuesday’s inauguration…
Obese man’s plea becomes YouTube sensation
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A morbidly obese California man whose tearful, videotaped plea for help became a YouTube sensation may be getting the support he wanted. The “Dr. Phil” show reached out to Livermore resident Robert Gibbs, 23, after he…
Jenson Button is biggest threat
Red Bull boss Christian Horner says McLaren’s Jenson Button is the biggest threat to his team this season, but warned that there is more to come from defending champion Sebastian Vettel. Horner also named Lewis Hamilton of McLaren, Ferrari’s Fernando…
Bush says Dump talks on agenda
Premier McKeeva Bush said yesterday that that he would “make some announcements” at tonight’s Bodden Town community meeting, and promised to address concerns about the proposed waste-management facility in the district. Speaking at the Tuesday inauguration of the $3 million…
Who will win the Crown?
Eight beauties will be competing for the title of Miss George Town 2012, but just who will go home wearing the Crown? Five of the contestants, Raeven Gould, Kayla McField, Doralee Wright, Kyana bustillo, and Chelsea Evans appeared in yesterday’s…
Apple unveils new iPad with sharper screen
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple’s new iPad model features a sharper screen and a faster processor, the company confirmed Wednesday. Apple said the new display will be sharper than the high-definition television set in the living room. The company says…
Romney, Santorum share Super Tuesday momentum
WASHINGTON (AP) — Mitt Romney padded his delegate count on the biggest night of the GOP presidential primary season but Rick Santorum demonstrated enough strength to ensure that there’s more convulsion ahead as Republicans struggle to settle on a candidate…
Lewis Moody retires from rugby union through injury
Former England captain and Bath flanker Lewis Moody has retired from rugby union with a shoulder injury. Moody, who ended his international career after the 2011 World Cup, was hurt against Worcester on 25 November and had surgery 12 days…
Chelsea’s Abramovich, sugar dad with teeth
Some billionaires build luxury yachts, some buy art, some donate to charity. Russian tycoon Roman Abramovich is said to do all those but collects the scalps of soccer managers, too. And why not? Because if there is one thing the…
